Swahili
sabuni
sah-BOO-nee
How to say it
Swahilisabunisah-BOO-neesoon
Englishsoapsoon
Frenchsavonsoon
Meaning
a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, soap.
Good to know
Soap — a handy word at the market.
Examples
- Nataka sabuni, tafadhali.I want soap, please.
- Nimenunua sabuni mpya dukani.I bought new soap at the shop.
- Je, una sabuni ya kuosha nguo?Do you have soap for washing clothes?
- Hatuna sabuni nyumbani.We don't have soap at home.